An illustrated dictionary of words used in art and archaeology. Explaining terms frequently used in works on architecture, arms, bronzes, Christian art, colour, costume, decoration, devices, emblems, heraldry, lace, personal ornaments, pottery, painting, sculpture, &c., with their derivations (1883)
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nt (style). Mod. The style ofFrench architecture peculiar to the 15th cen- ART AND ARCHEOLOGY. 141 tury, so called because the mullions and traceryof the windows in the monuments belonging tothat period are curved and twisted like thewaving of flames. This style was contempo-rary with that called… … Fig. 316. Projecting-heads. Flaming Heart, in Christian symbolism,expresses fervent piety and love. Flammeolum (dimin, of flammcuiK). A termdenoting a texture much finer than that of theflaniuititni. Flammeum, R. A bridal veil worn by the
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